COURT OF APPEAL FOR ONTARIO
Feldman, MacFarland and Pepall JJ.A.
IN THE MATTER OF: Jerome Williams
AN APPEAL UNDER PART XX.1 OF THE CODE
Jerome Williams, in person
Howard L. Krongold, amicus curiae
Gavin S. MacKenzie, for the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Stacey D. Young, for the Attorney General of Ontario
Heard and released orally: January 15, 2014
On appeal against the disposition of the Ontario Review Board dated April 8, 2013.
ENDORSEMENT
1The appellant appeals the Board’s April 8, 2013 disposition and before us requests an absolute discharge. He is presently diagnosed as suffering from schizophrenia, has limited insight into his illness, and has stated that he would cease taking medication if out of hospital.
2The disposition was not unreasonable and was supported by the evidence. Moreover, there was no error of law or miscarriage of justice.
3Based on the evidence before it, including that of Dr. McMaster, the appellant’s attending psychiatrist, the Board unanimously found that the appellant continued to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public. Its decision on managing that risk is entitled to deference.
4We see no basis on which to interfere. The appeal is dismissed.
“K. Feldman J.A.”
“J. MacFarland J.A.”
“S.E. Pepall J.A.”